Reading
Slow Reading Group
Long-term book reading group for “Existential Therapies” by Mick Cooper.
We don't just go through the text line by line; we relate each chapter to our own lives and therapeutic practice.
Group meetings are held online on the Zoom platform
Each participant gets the opportunity to:
deeply understand the various approaches to existential therapy,
discuss ideas with like-minded people,
practice exercises,
integrate what is read into their work or personal life.
The program is designed for 8 months (March–November 2026) and covers the entire book from introduction to final discussion.
Meeting Format
Meetings are held on Mondays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (MSK) online.
Each month includes two formats (you can participate in either or both):
Main readings (2-3 meetings per month)
“Slow” reading of a chapter, discussion, and practical assignments. Focus on how chapter ideas apply in real life and therapy.
Overview meeting (once a month)
Summary and in-depth discussion of the entire chapter. Conclusions, answers to questions, and connection with previous chapters.
Tentative Chapter Plan
March — Chapter 1. Introduction. The rich tapestry of existential therapies
April — Chapter 2. Existential philosophy: the meaning of being
May — Chapter 3. Dasein analysis: the origin of existential therapy
June — Chapter 4. Meaning-oriented therapies: uncovering the meaning and purpose of life
July — Chapter 5. Existential-humanistic therapy: overcoming resistance to life
August — Chapter 6. Ronald Laing. Encounter without masks
September — Chapter 7. Existential-phenomenological therapy: exploring the lived world
October — Chapters 8 and 9. Dimensions, challenges, and opportunities of existential therapeutic practice. Concluding readings
Detailed Schedule
Chapter 1
March 23 — overview meeting (free).
Chapter 2
March 30, April 13, and 20 — main readings;
April 27 — overview meeting.
Chapter 3
May 4 and 11 — main readings
May 18 — overview meeting
Chapter 4
June 1 and 8 — main readings
June 15 — overview meeting
Chapter 5
June 6, 13, and 20 — main readings
June 27 — overview meeting
Chapter 6
August 3 and 10 — main readings
August 17 — overview meeting
Chapter 7
September 14, 21, and 28 — main readings
October 5 — overview meeting
Chapter 8
October 12 — overview meeting
Chapter 9
October 19 — overview meeting and conclusion of readings.
Payment and Participation Terms
The first meeting (March 23) is free and open to everyone. You will get to meet the host, feel the format, and make an informed decision about further participation.
Participation Payment
The entire course — 30,000₽ / 300€
1 meeting — 2,000₽ / 20€
Payment by chapters:
4 meetings — 6,000₽ / 65€
3 meetings — 5,000₽ / 55€
Discounts and bonuses:
A 25% discount is automatically applied to all available payment options for members and subscribers of ECCA. How to become a subscriber?
Participation in overview meetings is free for ECCA members.
You can join at any time — missed chapters can be covered on your own or in the next cycle.
How to Decide
Join the free overview meeting on March 23.
Feel the atmosphere and format.
If it suits you, pay for the next month and continue.
